Learn about Michigan history during your vacation by attending a few of the wide variety of Pentwater events that you will find on this Michigan calendar of events. No matter what your favorite season is, your entire family will find plenty to do in the Pentwater, Ludington and Silver Lake areas. And with the Hexagon House offering beautiful B&B accommodations all year round, you’re guaranteed to spend your vacation in comfort!
Every Tuesday night during the summer months, you can listen to "Pickin' in the Park" or on Thursdays the community band plays. View the traditional Independence Day parade and fireworks. Take a garden walk or attend Christmas in July. Autumn begins with the annual fall festival and harvest dinner. Participate in the beach run. Every one enjoys Oktoberfest and Halloween on the green. The winter season can be the most fun of all. Join us for the annual tree lighting, Christmas in the Village, and the Christmas craft fair. There is bingo at the VFW. Wear your green to the St Patrick's Day parade and lunch. Come celebrate Mardi Gras Michigan style. Spring brings us to Easter on the green, the garden club spring plant sale, Springfest, and the annual English tea. We end spring in a big way with the Memorial Day Parade.
| Memorial Day Weekend |
June 17th |
The official start of the boating and summer season. The Annual Fishing Tournament is this weekend. Pentwater's Memorial Day parade begins at 10:00am. |
The 19th Annual Community Wide Garage Sale and Annual Strawberry Shortcake Social happens this weekend! |
Independence Day weekend |
Art Fair: 2nd Saturday in July |
Head to the Lake Michigan beach for the fireworks on Saturday night. Pie contest, auction and decorated bicycle parade on the Pentwater's main street and Village Green! |
The Pentwater Fine Arts Fair is sponsored by the Junior Women's Club. This judged fair is held on the Village Green and features art & craft makers from around the Midwest. 2nd Annual Powder Puff Mini Fishing tournament is this weekend too! |
| Homecoming: 2nd weekend in August |
Labor Day Weekend |
A Pentwater tradition, the town celebrates with old friends and new. Fun filled days with a Sand Sculpture Contest, Grand Parade, Fireworks, Live Music, Tournaments and more! |
Enjoy the last hurrahs of summer. The water temperature is usually the warmest. The last long weekend before Thanksgiving. |
| Fall Festival |
Oktoberfest: 2nd weekend in October |
Last weekend of September
Experience the bounty of the fall harvest and the turning of the leaves. Pentwater has tents set up for refreshments and live entertainment. |
During the height of the fall colors, the village of Pentwater hosts Polka bands, dance contests, prize auctions, a Strudel Bake Off, a Chili Cook Off, Beer & Brats tent and games for everyone. |
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Learn about Michigan History by attending a wide variety of Pentwater events. Exciting Michigan vacations happen all year round. Summer is always fun in Pentwater. 
